WHO WE ARE - Myla

Macedonian Young Lawyers Association (MYLA) is an independent, non-profit, professional organization established in 2003, which provides legal aid and strategic litigation for protection of human rights. MYLA puts the knowledge and innovative capacities of the young lawyers towards affirmation and promotion of the Rule of law principle and influences the public policies through drafting researches and analyses. MYLA aims towards a society in which the rule of law is fully established and the people are proactively requiring respect of their basic human rights and freedoms.

HISTORY

2003

On December 19, 2003, 10 young lawyers in the office of the American Bar Association in Skopje founded the Macedonian Young Lawyers Association.

2004

The first MYLA office was opened in Skopje Center (Church of Saint Clement of Ohrid) in 2004.

2005

MYLA is the first organization in Macedonia to organize training for jurists and lawyers about the ECHR.

2006

MYLA starts providing free legal aid to the most vulnerable categories and establishes an internship program in the judicial institutions in the Republic of Macedonia.

2016

In 2016 MYLA operates in 6 offices: Skopje, Suto Orizari, Vizbegovo, Vinojug, Tabanovce, and Gevgelija with a total of 39 employees.

2018

In December 2018, MYLA commemorated 15 years of existence, 18,399 persons who were provided with legal aid, 486 court proceedings, 114 publications, 352 events…

2020

Strong and experienced organization of motivated jurists fighting for the protection of human rights and the rule of law in Macedonia.

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MYLA provides legal aid for:

Asylum seekers and refugees

Migrants

Stateless persons

Victims of Human Trafficking

Victims of Violations of Human Rights

Victims of Discrimination

Children

Socially and Financially Endangered Persons

Prisoners (convicts)

Persons disabilities

MYLA’s target groups:

Victims of Violations of Human Rights

Marginalized groups

NGOs

Lawyers

Institutions

OUR TEAM

Sprouting from a common vision shared among a few young lawyers, MYLA today is an internationally recognized organization that unites and connects all the people who share our values. Amazing people, an inspiring work atmosphere and constant improvement are the things that allow MYLA to grow and prosper. These are the people who dedicate their time, talent and resources to fulfilling the mission and vision of the organization, this is our team: